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Recorded on February 4, 2021 – The federal government introduced new and temporary income benefits last year to help people cope with the impact of COVID-19. At the same time, the provincial government introduced temporary financial supports, particularly for those on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
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February 4, 2021 ()
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Recorded on December 15th, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers have continued to provide support to clients and communities, many of whom have been thrown into crisis. Racialized communities have been disproportionately affected, compounding existing inequality. Many frontline workers are also working remotely, making it more difficult to assist and connect with clients in this isolating time.
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December 15, 2020 (75 minutes)
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Workers’ rights during COVID-19: A webinar for front-line workers
Recorded on October 22, 2020 – Many workers are uncertain about their rights at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do workers have the right to refuse work due to fear of exposure to COVID-19? Is there job protection if a worker chooses to stay home to care for a child or family member?
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October 22, 2020 (1 hour and 20 minutes)
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Recorded on October 1, 2020 – CERB payments will soon end but many of your clients will not be returning to work. What will the new Employment Insurance (EI) program offer and who will get access? Who can apply for the new Canada Recovery Benefits?
Get the latest updates and details on the expanded EI program soon to be implemented and the three new Canada Recovery Benefits.
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October 1, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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Returning to work: what clients need to know during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recorded on July 28, 2020 – Many workers are being required to return to work as Ontario workplaces open up. Do your clients have the right to refuse work? What accomodations can your clients ask for on the job? What supports exist for those who remain without work?
You can get answers to these and other questions you are hearing from your clients in this CLEO webinar.
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July 28, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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Employment and Immigration for frontline workers during COVID-19
Recorded on May 28, 2020 – Need the latest updates on income benefits like CERB and pandemic pay? Are your clients concerned about returning to work safely, and what are their rights to “say no”? Do you have questions about immigration and eligibility for income benefits?
Legal experts from our community provide practical information to help you answer these and other questions you’re hearing from your clients.
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May 28, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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Income Benefits (CERB/EI + others) and Workers’ Rights during COVID-19 – May 14 2020
Recorded on May 14, 2020 – This was CLEO’s third online information session for front-line workers to get updates on Income Benefits (CERB/EI + others) and Workers’ Rights during COVID-19. Legal clinic lawyers provide practical information to help you answer the questions your clients are facing when applying for income benefits and understanding their rights at work.
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May 14, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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Income Assistance (CERB/EI), Workers’ Rights, and Immigration during COVID-19
Recorded on April 23, 2020 – CLEO hosts this second online information session for front-line workers to give them up-to-date information on the new CERB and EI benefits. Experts from legal clinics and other community organizations will discuss the key issues and answer questions from workers.
This webinar includes information on how people’s immigration status may affect their eligibility for CERB and other income assistance.
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April 23, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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Income Assistance (CERB/EI) & Workers’ Rights Information Session (related to COVID-19)
Recorded on April 16, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes) – This online information session is for front-line workers across the province to provide detailed information on the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and Employment Insurance (E.I.) benefits. This webinar features experts in employment law and workers’ rights, including lawyers from community legal clinics,
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April 16, 2020 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
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New tools for helping people find good legal information – A webinar for community workers
Recorded on June 14, 2017 – This webinar, provided by CLEO, is designed for community workers who help users find legal information. It covers Steps to Justice, CLEO’s new website for helping clients find step-by-step information about common legal problems. It also outlines the difference between legal information and legal advice.
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June 14, 2017 (1 hour and 4 minutes)
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